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Co. Rt. 436 over Ryan Creek

FairPosted for load

Cullman County, Alabama · CR 436 · Structure no. 007709

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
750
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 436 over Ryan Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Co. Rt. 436 over Ryan Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2035. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rt. 436
CrossesRyan Creek
LocationCR 436
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.14506, -86.89488
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (1991)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 436 over Ryan Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rt. 436 over Ryan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rt. 436 over Ryan Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rt. 436 over Ryan Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rt. 436 over Ryan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.